

Behind Locked Doors
1948-09-13 · 62 min · ★ 6.3
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he acts crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
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- Directors
- Budd Boetticher
- Production companies
- Aro Productions Inc., Eagle-Lion Films (US)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lucille BremerKathy Lawrence
Richard CarlsonRoss Stewart
Douglas FowleyLarson
Ralf HaroldeFred Hopps
Thomas Browne HenryDr. Clifford Porter
Herbert HeyesJudge Finlay Drake
Trevor BardetteMr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)
Morgan FarleyMental patient (uncredited)
Kathleen FreemanNurse (uncredited)
Dickie MooreMental patient (uncredited)
Tor Johnson'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)
John HollandDr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)
Wally VernonMaintenance Man (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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